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MLA/MLT I – Machine monitoring through oil analyses (for beginners)

MLA/MLT I – Machine monitoring through oil analyses (for beginners) - Seminar (3 days)

21.10.2025 09:00
23.10.2025 16:30
Brannenburg
On-siteGerman
1,290.00 € plus VAT
10.11.2026 09:00
12.11.2026 16:30
Brannenburg
On-siteGerman
1,290.00 € plus VAT
Appointment on request
Location as desired
In-HouseGerman
7,900.00 € plus VAT
Always available (24/7)
Optional: Certification exam at ICML exam platform Examity
MLA I exam (1/2 day)English
275.00 $ (USD) VAT free
Always available (24/7)
Optional: Certification exam at ICML exam platform Examity
MLA I exam (1/2 day)German
275.00 $ (USD) VAT free

Targeted exam preparation for
MLA I (Machinery Lubrication Analyst) und
MLT I (Machinery Lubrication Technician)

This seminar prepares you specifically for the ‘Machinery Lubrication Analyst (MLA I)’ or ‘Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT I)’ exam. You will gain in-depth knowledge of lubricants, lubrication technology and oil monitoring in order to maintain machines efficiently and reliably.

This practice-oriented seminar offers comprehensive exam preparation for the MLA I and MLT I certifications.
You will acquire in-depth expertise in lubricants, lubrication technology, oil monitoring and analysis in order to maintain machines reliably and efficiently.

Certification by the ICML (International Council for Machinery Lubrication) confirms a high level of expertise in the field of machine lubrication, especially in the context of machine condition monitoring and maintenance.

  • Pass the MLA I and MLT I examinations with confidence through targeted preparation
  • Understanding the fundamentals of lubrication technology for practical application
  • Mastery of oil monitoring and sampling for early fault detection
  • Competent lubricant selection, storage and handling in everyday work
  • Optimisation of oil maintenance and compliance with purity requirements to increase plant reliability
  • Knowledge building for beginners and consolidation for experienced practitioners

  • Maintenance and repair specialists who require basic knowledge of lubrication technology
  • Employees of service providers for oil maintenance, oil changes, system cleaning and lubrication support
  • Service-orientated consultants and sales staff from the mineral oil industry
  • Specialists from component and machine manufacturers with lubrication-related tasks
  • Specialists from service laboratories for oil analysis

The certification test

Participation in the official MLA I or MLT I examination is voluntary. You have the option of taking the exam immediately after the seminar as an online test under supervision at the OilDoc Academy premises. The organisation and implementation will be carried out via the ICML platform Examity.

Detailed instructions for candidates taking the supervised online test are available here as a PDF file:
Instructions for candidates taking the supervised online test.

Important information regarding participation in the examination:

  • Registration for the examination must be done independently and must be submitted directly to the ICML at least two weeks before the examination date.
  • The examination fee is not included in the seminar price.
  • Please note the current admission requirements of the ICML for the MLA I and MLT I examinations.

More information about the MLA (Machinery Lubrication Analyst)

Detailed information about the job description of an MLA (Machinery Lubrication Analyst) and the tasks of an oil analysis specialist can be found on our separate country page.




Seminar (3 days)

Content

Maintenance – availability-orientated, condition-based, proactive

  • Maintenance and servicing
  • Condition-based maintenance strategies (CBM)
  • Availability-orientated maintenance strategies (RCM)

Fundamentals of Lubrication

  • Friction and lubricating film generation (hydrodynamics, hydrostatics, EHD)
  • Hydrodynamics, EHD and hydrostatics
  • Significance of viscosity and V-T behaviour

Fundamentals of Lubricants

  • Base oils: mineral oils and synthetic oils, base oil types and their areas of application
  • Additives: Types, working principle, application
  • Terms and typical characteristic values
  • General selection criteria (viscosity, VI, …)

Basics of lubricating greases

  • Special features Grease/oil lubrication
  • Thickener types
  • Selection criteria

Lubrication application areas

  • Bearing lubrication
  • Gear and circulating lubrication
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Turbines
  • Compressors
  • Combustion engines
  • Ropes and chains
  • Greases

Oil analyses in practice

  • Oil ageing as the sum of all operational changes
  • Sources and types of contamination
  • Wear: Terms and their meaning
  • Basic methods for monitoring oil condition, wear and contamination
  • Sensible scope of testing

Sample collection, transport and labelling

  • Optimal place and time
  • Methods and tools for static and dynamic sampling
  • Avoidance of typical errors during sampling
  • Application-specific requirements for sample containers
  • Sensible sample labelling and necessary information on the oil sample

Contamination Control

  • Oil filters and their areas of application
  • Main stream and by-pass filtration
  • Characteristics and selection criteria

Storage, handling, transport and application

 

  • Oil storage: requirements, technical possibilities
  • Product identification, labeling, tracking
  • Tools and system solutions
  • Lubricators and lubrication systems

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Seminar price includes:

  • Participation in the seminar
  • Hot lunch
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  • Coffee/tea and snacks*
  • Water and juices
  • Detailed seminar documents
  • Certificate of participation
    (*with presence in Brannenburg)

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